It’s another day & another opportunity to share a FREE crochet pattern, the crochet Genus Hat.
You’re going to love the crochet Genus Hat, because it’s so fun & textured. It also come in sizes from 12-18 months to adult man.
What’s so great about this hat crochet pattern is the fact that it is crocheted from the bottom up, that means you can stop crocheting when you feel you’ve achieved the slouchy feel wanted. Which makes it really easy to customize.
The stitch pattern might seem difficult, but I’m happy to say it’s mostly double crochet stitches. You’ll easily learn where to place them to make this beautiful crochet stitch pattern.
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The Perfect Winter Crochet Project
The Genus hat is designed with winter in mind. It’s thick & warm & works well as a hat you’d line with fleece fabric.
While the crochet Genus Hat is a great winter crochet project, it’s also made with Christmas & the Holiday season in mind. The crochet hat is definitely a great gift for Christmas. First of all it doesn’t take too long to crochet, but still it has all the details that makes it an interesting gift.
The crochet hat can also be made as a really slouchy hat, & will keep you warm throughout fall & winter season, while still looking good!
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Crochet Pattern
Genus Hat Crochet Pattern
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- Sizes: 12-18 to Man
- Skill Level: Easy
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About the Crochet Genus Hat
The crochet Genus Hat crochet pattern is a pattern for a warm winter hat. This beanie pattern has a huge size range from 12 months to adult size. Put this to use & keep yourself warm throughout fall & winter season.
Take this hat on for a walk, or to go skiing or snowboarding. Give it your own look with your choice of color.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Drops – Eskimo
- Weight
- 6 Super Bulky Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins |
|---|---|
| Color A | 1-2 |
| Color B | 1-2 |
One skein is 50 grams · 50 meters · 54 yards.
100-150 g / 100-150 m / 108-163 yards.
Other Materials Needed
- Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- You might need a knitting needle
Gauge
Measured over the cross pattern crocheted in rows:
13 stitches & 8 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 7 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: 12-18 Months (18-24 Months) 2-5 Years (Child) Teen (Woman) Man. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Head Circumference | Hat Circumference | Hat Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-18 MONTHS | 43.5 cm / 17 inches | 40.5 cm / 16 inches | 17.5 cm / 6.75 inches |
| 18-24 MONTHS | 46 cm / 18 inches | 43.5 cm / 17 inches | 19 cm / 7.25 inches |
| 2-5 YEARS | 46.5-48.5 cm / 18-19 inches | 43.5-46 cm / 17-18 inches | 19 cm / 7.25-7.5 inches |
| CHILD | 48.5-51 cm / 19-20 inches | 46-48.5 cm / 18-19 inches | 20 cm / 7.75-8 inches |
| TEEN | 51-53.5 cm / 20-21 inches | 48.5-51 cm / 19-20 inches | 20-22 cm / 8-8.5 inches |
| WOMAN | 56 cm / 22 inches | 53.5 cm / 21 inches | 23 cm / 8.75-9 inches |
| MAN | 59 cm / 23 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches | 23.5 cm / 9.25-9.5 inches |
Size Notes
- Head sizes varies, take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
- Make the hat circumference wider by adding extra stitches before you start row 1, added/reduced by 3 stitches at a time.
- Adjust hat height by adding/reducing the number of rows you crochet.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- DDCR = special stitch/ cross stitch
- prev = previous
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Cross Pattern
Special stitch – DCCR (cross): Sk the next 2 dc, dc 1 in the same place as the basis for the next st, dc 1 in the second of the 2 st that you sk, dc 1 in the same place as the basis of the first st you sk.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc 1 in each st from prev row, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, *DCCR 1 over the next 3 dc, dc 1 in each of the following 3 dc*, repeat from *to* across row, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc 1 in each st from prev row, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, skip the first dc, *dc 1 in each of next 3 dc, DCCR 1 over the next 3 dc, repeat from *to* across row, turn. Repeat rows 1-4.
Techniques You Will Need
Changing color with different color on different rows
When working with different colors on different rows, you’ll never finish the last stitch on the last row with one color, with the color you where working with.
Do all the steps of the stitch, then leave the last step unworked. Yarn over with the color for the next st & pull yarn through.
Repeat this for every row you change colors to make the color changes look beautiful.
Instructions for the Crochet Genus Hat
This hat is crocheted from the bottom up, with turning rows & is then seamed together.
If you want the same color changes as the hat pictured: The main color, color A is used until you have 2 rows left, then you’ll use color B.
Ch 48 (51) 54 (57) 60 (63) 66 st.
Row 1: Crochet sc in 3rd ch from hook, continue with sc in all ch, turn (=47 (50) 53 (56) 59 (62) 65 st).
Row 2-3: Ch 1, sc 1 in all sc from prev row, turn (=47 (50) 53 (56) 59 (62) 65 st).
Row 4 – 15 (17) 17 (18) 18 (19) 20: Follow instructions for cross pattern, repeating row 1-4 as explained under the stitch explanation.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
- With the wrong side facing. With a needle, seam the side of the beanie.
- Still working with the needle, pull through the top of every third stitch on the top of the hat with the same yarn tail, in a way that makes it possible to pull tight after going through those stitches.
- Pull tight & fasten thread.
- Fasten all threads & weave in ends.
- Make a pom-pom if you’d like & sew on.
- Sew on fleece fabric to the inside if you wish (How to line a hat).
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